Credit: Hardywood Park Craft Brewery brewmaster Patrick Murtaugh pours a sample of brew at his craft brewery in Richmond, Va., Monday, Aug. 20, 2012. From industrial outskirts of Richmond to the pastoral landscapes of the Blue Ridge Mountains and beyond, an army of Virginia artisans are turning their love of beer into business. With about 40 craft breweries in the state, Virginia pales in comparison to states like California, Oregon and Colorado. But craft brewers in Virginia hope to build on the success of the state's wine industry, which has seen steady growth in recent years and continues to attract tourists seeking to enjoy the concoctions made by Virginia craftsmen. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
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